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Coping with Current Event Stress

5/6/2022

 
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Current events continue to negatively impact the mental health of our clients. It’s normal and understandable that the events in your world impact you emotionally and mentally. You may experience waves of different emotions, increased stress, and even physical impacts as a result. This is a trend that does not appear to be changing anytime soon. In response to the Roe V Wade news this week it’s not surprising that as a women’s counseling center, many of our clients and staff are feeling the weight of this developing issue. 

(Important reminder that reproductive rights affect more than women)
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Here are a few strategies to help you navigate these, and other stressful times:

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Make the Holidays Your Own

11/19/2021

 
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Holidays can be wonderful but they can also be a huge source of stress. You may not be able to control a lot of the factors that contribute to the stress but there are a few things to do to make sure you still have a holiday season that feels good to you! 

Here’s some tips for maintaining your mental health during this time of year: 


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Tips for Beating Those Dark Day Blues as Winter Approaches

10/28/2021

 
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We are entering the shortest days of the year.
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Oct 21-February 21 are the darkest months here in the Northern Hemisphere and that can take a toll on your mental health even if you don’t have seasonal depression.

You may have noticed a decrease in energy and motivation, sleeping longer, difficulty waking up, lower moods, and generally feeling sluggish. 

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Here are a few tips to beat the dark day blues:


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5 Signs It's Not the Right Time to Heal from Trauma

9/27/2021

 
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I know it sounds strange to hear a trauma therapist warning you to slow down when it comes to healing from your past but the truth is you can inadvertently be retraumatized if things are not conducted in the correct ways. This is especially true if you are a person with a complex trauma history (more than one traumatic experience) or if your trauma included physically or sexually unsafe situations.
If you have experienced trauma and you are considering processing your trauma history here are some things to consider first...​




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Anxiety Management Techniques

8/3/2021

 
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Anxiety affects everyone, not just those of us who have a from an Anxiety Disorder. Here are three easy to remember strategies for managing anxiety. These are adapted from Dialectical Behavior Therapy’s TIPP Skills

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A Letter from Amanda Bucci, LCPC-C for Pride

6/25/2021

 
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A year of isolation may have given many of us an opportunity for self-exploration and blossoming. 


As we welcome our first Pride Month after over a year of COVID-19 precautions and protocols and moving through lifting of social distancing mandates, it can be a time for reflection on what this experience has been like for us. 
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Grief for the loss of a year without access to our loved ones and larger community. Craving connection, normalcy, and a sense of safety. Anxiety around adjusting to socializing as COVID mandates begin to lift. These are all common experiences for our clients right now. 


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Why Women Need Female Friendships

5/13/2021

 
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All humans need connection. Women in particular, as studies show, need connection with other women** (see note below).

Some research suggests this is due to biology and hormone differences for females. Combine biological predisposition with current factors (increased use of technology, a global society where people tend to live apart, and our ongoing need for social distancing due to the pandemic) and you have the perfect recipe for loneliness.

The solution? Make female relationships a priority.

​The result? Happier, more satisfied women with community and intimacy.

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How to Get the Most Out of Therapy

4/22/2021

 
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There are several ways to make your time in therapy effective. Showing up and sitting on the couch isn’t enough. If you are ready to make lasting change you have to put in the work. A good therapist will match your engagement every step of the way.

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Speaking Up: Assertiveness for Women

2/2/2021

 
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I’ll never forget the first time I, REALLY asserted myself in a high conflict situation.

My voice and body were shaking. It took every ounce of willpower I had to square up to the combative and disgruntled man in my living room. I looked him in the eye and asked him to leave, now. I had recently taken Prevention Action Change's Empowerment Self Defense Class. I utilized the skills I learned in this class to advocate for what I needed effectively and with purpose.

Before this training and other personal growth, I avoided conflict like the plague. Women avoid conflict, feel guilty asking for what they need, and are more likely to have our boundaries pushed.  This takes a toll on us. There are strategies you can develop to tune into what you want and ask for it.

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Boost Your Mood by Giving Back

12/9/2020

 
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In last month’s blog post we shared ideas for coping with the ongoing pandemic during winter. One strategy we talked about was staying connected to others. This month, we are sharing safe ways to connect.

​Try volunteering, giving back, or brightening someone’s day. 


Join the Virago Staff in collecting donations for local women in Maine. We are collecting donations for the Safe Voices’ Safe House and trafficking outreach program .  Safe House is a confidential shelter for survivors who are fleeing trafficking or sexual exploitation. They are looking for the items listed below. 


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